Coming Home Outfits

This is daddy's coming home outfit.  Such a dapper young fellow.

And this is mama's.  More of and elf... or gnome vibe!

I think I like MY going home outfit.

P Fest 2011

Meeting Grandmas & Grandpas

 Grandma Dawn & Grandpa Randy were here, waiting to meet Silas on his birthday.  This was the next morning.

Grandpa doesn't think he's qualified to hold Si right now... he's looking forward to when he can tell him what the problem is!

 

Grandma Cheryl and Grandpa Mark came to meet Silas on August 19th- 2 weeks old.  

Grandma knows how to bump his bottom just right!

Down to Business

Silas & Uncle Deik

Silas's 1st video

It's a BOY!

Luke and I welcomed Silas James Wuthrich into the world at 11:15 pm on Aug. 4.  He weighed in at a healthy 9lbs 2.1oz and was 21 inches long. 

The Baby Belly

Too Hot to Garden

I've got the garden to a fairly good point- mulched and ready to grow. I couldn't imagine working out there this week. And.... the gnats are here. I mean- it's lovely! Really! Come visit!

My New Truck.... I Wish.

We finally got the pine straw mulch put on our garden. Perfect truck for the job.... perfect hat for the job!

Finally

My classroom
Originally uploaded by Mona Leisa

School is out! Ahhhhh. Life is good.

Thanks Mom & Dad

We've been lucky to have both our parents visit this spring. Mark and Cheryl stopped in for a few days of hanging out before they made their way to Florida. We enjoyed some delicious dinners out and cut-throat game nights! Chalk up points to Team Mark & Leisa!

Then my parents came down for a week- doing anything to escape the Illini chill. It may not sound like much of a vacation- but they wanted a few projects to work on! Well, we were blown away by what they accomplished!

Project 1
FIRE PIT

Project 2
CLEARING OUT OUR MARSH VIEW

BEFORE

Now we can see through the tree line, out to the marsh. We've seen ducks, a blue heron, and look what Luke found in the yard!

Surrogate Family

Living about 13 hours away from our family has been an adjustment- especially missing out on time with our nieces and nephews! One thing that has made this adjustment easier- and moving to Georgia overall easier- is our friends, Bob & Janice. The thing is- they are in the same boat- moving with Heatcraft etc- except they just had a baby in January. So we get to be Austin's Aunt Leisa & Uncle Luke! All of our Georgia friends have been great- Easter dinner @ the Campbells, Farkle with the Harpers! We are thankful and promise to get home soon to meet our new niece, Lana Rose.

Jayme Lee's Wedding

We enjoyed a quick trip home for my cousin, Jayme's wedding. It was a beautiful wedding with a fun vintage flare. Jayme and Tim are such a perfect fit! And to top it off- they're going to The Price Is Right on their honeymoon!! I hope they get on!

Cooling Down

Well, I heard it might freeze in Illinois this week. We, on the other hand, are just beginning to enjoy our 6-7 months of fall. Winter never really comes to south Georgia.... and I'm ok with that. It's still fairly warm during the day- but last night there was a cool breeze on the back porch and someone in the neighborhood was burning something- ahhhh....the smell of fall. I even picked up some apple cider. So, when the harsh northern winter has got you down- just remember that you are always welcome to come and sit on our front porch. Direct flights from Bloomington to Atlanta!

Filling a House

Once we moved into our house, we realized we don't really own much furniture! Spreading out our apartment stuff into the house- well- there were just some big empty spaces. So, we've been shopping. Yea! And I really do mean WE. Luke has suggested, approved, or at least commented on each new purchase:) He has been very helpful. So, our latest addition is a new couch for our living room. This is where we listen to records, read, and eventually will cuddle fireside!

Savannah, Ga 2009

Savannah, Ga 2009
Originally uploaded by Mona Leisa

Over Labor Day Weekend, we went to Savannah, Ga. Savannah is my favorite town in Ga- by far! We stayed in a beautiful mansion, toured the Historic Downtown area, browsed through galleries and shops, and ate some good food. The best was our lunch at The Lady and Sons (Paula Deen's Restaurant). I recommend the fried green tomatoes!

Kitty Love

Kitty Love
Originally uploaded by Mona Leisa

This is Autumn- and her kitty. I need to learn kitty's real name- maybe it is kitty. Well, anyway, this is the most loved and tortured kitty I know. But I think kitty loves her torturer.

Oh So Close

When we got back from vacation, some new street signs were put up in our little subdivision. Luke is very disappointed. We are one lot away from living on Beaver Bottom Court. I, on the other hand, am not devastated.